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10 Hillsboro Banner Friday, March 6, 2020 News Hillsboro High School has new additions available in the library. Donations of the follow- ing book has been received and is greatly appreciated: “The Seven Longest Yards” by Chris and Emily Norton, donated by Lisa Toenies. Donations by the Hillsboro Women’s Club: “The Reck- less Oath We Made” by Bryn Greenwood; “Unshattered: Overcoming Tragedy and Choosing a Beautiful Life” by Carol J. Decker; “The Fam- ily Upstairs” by Lisa Jewell; “The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell” by Robert Du- goni; “The Nanny” by Gilly Macmillan; “Just As I Am,” “Never Say Goodbye,” “Liv- ing Hope” and “Beautiful Storm,” all by Mandi Blake; “Once More We Saw Stars” by Jayson Greene; “You Have to Believe Me” by Sunday Tomassetti; “Hope Heals: A True Story of Overwhelming Loss and Overcoming Love” by Katherine and Jay Wolf; “The Wives” (book and audio CD) by Tarryn Fisher; “Find- ing Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family” by Mitch Albom; “Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland” by Patrick Radden Keefe; “The Survi- vor” by Marcel Moring; and “Where the Forest Meets the Stars” by Glendy Vanderah. New book purchases by HHS are: “Watching You” and “Then She Was Gone,” both by Lisa Jewell; “The Total Money Makeover: Clas- sic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness” by Dave Ramsey; “Nerves of Steel: How I Followed My Dreams, Earned My Wings, and Faced My Greatest Chal- lenge” by Captain Tammie Jo Shults; “Summer of ’69” by Elin Hilderbrand; “Where the Crawdads Sing” (audio CD) by Delia Owens; “Hit Hard: One Family’s Journey of Letting Go of What Was and Learning to Live Well with What Is” by Pat and Tammy McLeod; “The Friends We Keep” by Jane Green; “I Am Watching You” (book and au- dio CD) by Teresa Driscoll; “The Girl Who Lived” by Christopher Greyson; “Delay, Don’t Deny: Living an Inter- mittent Fasting Lifestyle” and “Feast without Fear: Food and the Delay, Don’t Deny Life- style,” both by Gin Stephens, “The Obesity Code: Unlock- ing the Secrets to Weight Loss” by Dr. Jason Fung; “Thin Air” and “Bad Memo- ry,” both by Lisa Gray; “The Secret Orphan” by Glynis Pe- ters; “The Apology” by Eve Ensler; “How Much Money Do I Need to Retire?” by Todd Tresidder; “Overcomer” DVD, “I Can Only Imagine” DVD and “Breakthrough” DVD. New young adult book pur- chases by HHS are: “Locked Up” by Cristy Watson; “Boy Swallows Universe” by Trent Dalton; “The Clutch” by Paul Hoblin; “Splinter” by Sasha Dawn; “The Darkest Star” and “The Burning Shadow,” both by Jennifer L. Armen- trout; “The End and Other Be- ginnings” by Veronica Roth; “I Will Always Write Back” by Caitlin Alifirenka and Mar- tin Ganda; “Watch Over Me” by Mila Gray; “Odd One Out” by Nic Stone; “Sorry for Your Loss” by Jessie Ann Foley; “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson; “The In- stitute” by Stephen King; “Breathing Underwater” by Alex Flinn; “Spinning Out” by R.T. Martin; “Off Course” by K.R. Coleman; “One of Us is Next” by Karen M. McMa- nus; “Starworld” by Audrey Coulthurst and Paula Garner; “I’m Not Dying with You Tonight” by Gilly Segal and Kimberly Jones; “Skyjacked” by Paul Griffin; “Ordinary Hazards” by Nikki Grimes; “The Infinite Noise” by Lau- ren Shippen; “Fugly” by Claire Waller; “Now Entering Addamsville” by Francesca Zappia; “The One Memory of Flora Banks” by Emily Barr; “Release” by Patrick Ness; “Paper Butterflies” by Lisa Heathfield; and “Ascent” by Roland Smith. New children’s books pur- chases by HHS are: “Two for Me, One For You” by Jorg Muhle; “The Bear and the Fern” by Jay Miletsky; “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” by Charlie Macke- sy; “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” by Mark Jones; “Renato and the Lion” by Barbara DiLorenzo; “Hippos Can’t Swim” and “Dogs Play Cellos” both by Laura Lyn DiSiena; and “Dr. Seuss’s You Are Kind” by Dr. Seuss. by Librarian Lisa Toenies Library Corner Your window to the world. PO Box 39 | 701-636-4241 | hillsborobanner.com New subscriptions start at $25 online or $36 print. HILLSBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 9, 2020 The School Board of Hillsboro Public School, District of Traill County, State of North Dakota, met on the above date in the High School Library at 7:30 a.m. Members present: Richard Diehl, Paul Kozojed, Kris Brekken, Tim Kozojed and Mary Mattson. Others present: Superintendent Paula Suda, Principal Jon Dryburgh, AD Dave Nelson and Business Manager Vicky Grothmann, Brady Siebels, Jill Anderson, Mike Beltz and Cole Short. President, Tim Kozojed presided. The meeting opened with the pledge to the flag. Moved by Mary Mattson and seconded by Paul Kozojed to confirm the agenda. Upon roll call vote, Mattson, Brekken, Diehl, P. Kozojed and T. Kozojed voted yes. Motion carried. Moved by Richard Diehl and seconded by Kris Brekken to approve the Consent Agenda to include the following: December 13, 2019 Regular Board Minutes, January Board Bills for Consideration (See Attachment I), Upon roll call vote, Brekken, Diehl, P. Kozojed, Mattson and T. Kozojed voted yes. Motion carried. GENERAL FUND: ACT FINANCE, $144.00; ADMIN PARTNERS, $100.00; AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL, $157.50; BARNES & NOBLE, $39.98; BOEDDEKER SEPTIC PUMPING, $175.00; BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, $220.62; CENEX HARVEST STATES, $8,342.86; CONDE SYSTEMS INC, $168.65; EWING OIL, $3,056.87; FARNAM’S GENUINE PARTS, INC, $428.77; GLOBAL SAFETY, $131.20; GST MULTIDISTRICT, $22,653.39; HILLSBORO BANNER, $20.00; HILLSBORO LUMBER & HARDWARE CO, $302.79; INLAND TRUCK PARTS & SERVICE, $660.53; INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC, $266.88; INTERSTATE POWER SYSTEMS, INC, $1,095.82; INTERSTATE TOWING, $454.50; JAYMAR BUSINESS FORMS INC, $103.66; LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC, $39.10; LOFFLER COMPANY, $1,872.58; LONGTHORNE, ROB, $712.00; MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC, $107.25; MCLEAN, MARK, $70.00; MENARDS, $449.00; MIDWEST BUS PARTS, INC., $970.32; ND CENTER FOR DISTANCE, $149.00; NORTH VALLEY CTC C/O RRVEC, $223.68; OFFICE DEPOT, $99.57; OLSEN HARDWARE, $202.43; PENWORTHY CO., THE, $168.44; PERMA-BOUND, $1,038.17; POPP BINDING & LAMINATING INC, $208.83; ROAD EQUIPMENT PARTS CENTER, $79.00; SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION, $707.88; SORUM OIL CO, $209.72; STEIN’S INC, $178.65; US FOODSERVICE, INC. TM, $55.40; VILLAGE FAMILY SERVICE CENTER, $1,250.00; WELLS FARGO EQUIPMENT FINANCE, $3,342.26; WORTHINGTON & SCHULTZ, P. C . , $80.00. TOTAL: $50,736.30. FOOD SERVICE: BERNARD FOOD INDUSTRIES INC, $43.20; CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING, $7,244.89; DEPT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, $742.87; HILLSBORO DAIRY, INC., $1,704.35; PAN-O-GOLD BAKING CO., ST CLOUD, $421.42; US FOODSERVICE, INC. TM, $10,270.96. TOTAL: $20,427.69. STUDENT ACTIVITY: GERRELLS SPORTS CENTER, $99.90; HILLSBORO BANNER, $63.60; INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC, $27.68; KMAV FM & KMSR AM, $94.00; MINNTEX CITRUS, INC., $2,505.95; NORTHWEST SCALE INC, $142.60; RIVER CINEMA, $1,012.00; RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE, INC, $2,355.05; UNIVERSAL ATHLETIC BOZEMAN, $1,428.27; VARSITY SPIRIT FASHIONS, $922.65. TOTAL: $8,651.70. GENERAL FUND PREPAIDS: NET PAYROLL, $199,330.16; AXA EQUITABLE, $225.00; CHOICE FINANCIAL - HSA DEPT, $3,968.58; EFTPS Journal transfer, $66,578.12; HORACE MANN, $9,428.18; MINNESOTA REVENUE, $116.84; ND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT, $7,989.21; ND TEACHER’S FUND FOR RETIREMENT, $53,370.82; OFFICE OF STATE TAX COMMISSION, $2,211.00; VALIC, $60.00; HILLSBORO EDUCATION ASSN, $1,951.93; HILLSBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL, $1,650.00; SBG-VAA, $575.00; UNUM LIFE INSURANCE CO OF AMERICA, $153.48; AFLAC, $2,588.87; WAGEWORKS, INC, $112.50; BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ND, $25,232.40; HILLSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, $14,819.70; VERIZON WIRELESS, $364.11; COMMERCIAL CARD SOLUTIONS, $5,886.60. ACTIVITY FUND PREPAIDS: PEPSI-COLA, $641.17; CROOKSTON WRESTLING CLUB, $175.00; THOMAS BERGAN, $122.50; CROOKSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL, $30.00; ROSS KELLER, $39.00; DANA KUTTER, $171.50; BRAD NELSON, $39.00; LARRY WENAAS, $122.50; MARK BLONIGEN, $147.00; JARED DONAT, $122.50; ROGER KASOWSKI, $147.00; JIM MURPHY, $60.00; BRAD NELSON, $49.00; ADAM SMELDEN, $60.00; NICK WALTON, $100.00; DALE ELFMAN, $149.50; ETHAN JOHNSON, $122.50; NATHAN MERTENS, $122.50; NORTHERN CASS PUBLIC SCHOOL, $45.00; JARED DONAT, $122.50; MARCUS HAGNESS, $20.00; LISA MAE JOHNSON, $120.00; ROSS KELLER, $40.00; DANA KUTTER, $122.50; ANDREW MIKKELSEN, $1,500.00; LORI MITZEL, $20.00. COMMITTEE REPORTS: AD: Dave Nelson reported that the rSchools scheduler is up and running. We are still looking to fill the JH coaching position. We also changed the track coaching structure to one head and shared assistants to get more specialized in some areas. Principals: Terry Baesler reported that currently 18 seniors have qualified for the $6000 ND scholarship and that H5O9 has been visiting with the seniors to help with their scholarships. Upcoming events have the Seniors going to the We the People competition on January 15th; Grades 9-12 going to Mayville for a Career Expo /Job Fair set up by Jim Murphy on January 22nd and Grade 8 going to Grafton on Jan 22nd for NVCTC Career Exploration. The NWEA testing will be starting the end of January for grades 8-11. Jon Dryburgh reported that all staff will be attending the MLK teacher PD day at Mayville State on January 20th. Supt: Supt. Suda reported that the School Improvement Committee is updating the Mission/Vision/Goals Statement. Buildings & Grounds: none Human Resources & Finance: The two positions that are open are the Middle School Language Arts/Art and Transportation Direct/Bus Driver position. Supt. Suda will repost to spur some interest. Hillsboro Rec District: Kris Brekken reported on the previous night’s meeting. The Rec District is looking into offering other non-sport activities and made the Board aware that they may ask to use the school and some computers. He is informed the Board that a petition will be circulated in order to get a mill levy on the ballot. Transportation: Supt. Suda formally informed the Board that we received the VW Settlement Grant in the amount of 42,950 towards a new bus and we are waiting for contract. Student Services, Curriculum & Technology: Supt. Suda informed the committee to get their requests in early to be put on the budget. Extra-Curricular: None Policies: Moved by Paul Kozojed and seconded by Mary Mattson to rescind our current policy and board regulation and follow policy BDA to waive the two readings and approve FDB-Education of the Homeless Student and FDR-BR Education of the Homeless Dispute Resolution Procedure. Upon roll call vote, Diehl, P. Kozojed, Mattson, Brekken and T. Kozojed voted yes. Motion carried. Moved by Richard Diehl and seconded by Paul Kozojed to approve a first reading only on FDH-BR I Foster Care Student Transportation Procedure and FDH-BR2 Foster Care Student Transportation Dispute Resolution Procedure. Upon roll call vote, P. Kozojed, Mattson, Brekken, Diehl and T. Kozojed voted yes. Motion carried. BUSINESS ACTION ITEMS: Moved by Kris Brekken and seconded by Richard Diehl to review and renew the following pledge of assets. Upon roll call vote, Mattson, Brekken, Diehl P. Kozojed and T. Kozojed voted yes. Motion carried. PLEDGE OF ASSETS As of December 31, 2019 DAKOTA HERITAGE BANK: Deer River MN GO Coupon, due 2/1/2033, amount $325,000.00; Northern Cass PSD GO Coupon, due 8/1/2032, amount $310,000.00; Hillsboro ND GO Coupon, due 5/1/2024, amount $250,000.00; Northwood ND Pub Sch Dist GO Coupon, due 8/1/2024, amount $240,000.00; Rugby ND Pub Sch Dist Go Coupon, due 8/1/2028, amount $170,000.00; Grafton ND Coupon, due 5/1/2026, amount $100,000.00; ND St Bd of Higher Ed Rev Coupon, due 1/1/2022, amount $100,000.00; Thompson ND GO Coupon, due 5/1/2024, amount $90,000.00; Grafton ND EDL Rev Coupon, due 5/1/2027, amount $45,000.00; Grand Forks Twp GO Coupgon, due 5/1/2028, amount $25,000.00. DAKOTA HERITAGE BANK TOTAL AMOUNT: $1,655,000.00. DAKOTA HERITAGE BANK TOTAL MARKET VALUE: $1,692,171.45. GOOSE RIVER BANK: Goose River Bank pledge with promontory deposits, amount $150,038.22. CHOICE FINANCIAL GROUP, GRAFTON ND: Choice Financial Pledge Pool reported $112,000,000 of current par value of securities pledged. Securities over and above the FDIC Insurance Coverage of $250,000.00. Moved by Paul Kozojed and seconded by Kris Brekken to approve the records disposal by shredding of the General, Hot Lunch and Activity expense vouchers from 7-1-12 to 6-30-13, Upon roll call vote, Mattson, Brekken, Diehl, P. Kozojed and T. Kozojed voted yes. Motion carried. STAFFING: Moved by Richard Diehl and seconded by Mary Mattson to approve a contract for Kaelyn Matthys as assistant softball coach. Upon roll call vote, Diehl, P. Kozojed, Mattson, Brekken and T. Kozojed voted yes. Motion carried. Moved by Paul Kozojed and seconded by Kris Brekken to approve a contract for Kirk Zink as head boys and girls track coach. Upon roll call vote, P. Kozojed, Mattson, Brekken, Diehl and T. Kozojed voted yes. Motion carried. The Board was presented with the 2018-19 audit for review and will be brought back next month for approval. The next meeting is set for February 6th @ 7:30 a.m. The Board adjourned at 8:00: a.m. Tim Kozojed, President Vicky Grothmann, Business Mgr. Legal Notice HILLSBORO DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION One or two bedroom apartment for rent. Applicants must have moderate income or less. Rental assistance may be available to eligible applicants. For more information, please call 701-636-5945 or TDD# 800-366-6888 TFN STUDIO, 1 & 2 BDRM apartments available at Hill House in Hillsboro. $345-$495/month plus electric. Call TruHome Properties at 701-620- 1597. www.truhomeproperties.com. 1-11-tfn THE TRAILL COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY is now taking applica- tions for 2- and 3-bedroom units lo- cated in Hillsboro, Mayville, Portland and Hatton. Income limits and family composition guidelines apply. For more information, please call 701- 436-5785. TCHA, Box 369, 16 W. Caledonia, Hillsboro, N.D., 58045. Equal Housing Opportunity. tfn HILLSBORO DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION One bedroom apartments for rent. Must be 62 or older or individuals who are disabled or mobility impaired. Income limits apply. Rent based on 30% of adjusted income. All utilities paid. Has air conditioning and laundry facilities. Community room and ground level. For more information, please call 701-636-5945 or TDD# 800-366-6888 TFN For Rent American Crystal Sugar Company is a cooperative that specializes in the production of sugar and related products out of its factories in Crookston, East Grand Forks and Moorhead in Minnesota, as well as Drayton and Hillsboro in North Dakota. The company is owned by nearly 2,650 shareholders who raise approximately one-third of the nation’s sugarbeet acreage across the Red River Valley. The company produces and sells around 15 percent of the country’s sugar. ACSC was organized in 1973 by sugarbeet growers and currently employs approximately 1,400 full-time workers and hires another 900 hourly seasonal workers. In 2019, the coop planted a little under 400,000 acres of beets and averaged around 28 tons per acre. The company is a major factor in Hillsboro’s economy. In 2018, shareholders were paid around $48 per ton and each factory distributes local contributions to a variety of community activities. In addition, the company offers 49 $1,000 scholarships to graduating Red River Valley high school seniors as well as 49 $500 scholarships to seniors going to a technical or vocational school. American Crystal Sugar Company
